From ranges to raising concerns: Capturing women鈥檚 role as backbone of food security in Cagayan Valley through participation and volunteerism

When thinking of Cagayan Valley Region, people are drawn towards the beauty of some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country, amused by the scenic waters, terrains, agricultural plains, valleys, and bordered mountains like the majestic Sierra Madre or the Mother Mountain Range. More than the picturesque views, these landscapes have contributed to the continue reading…

PCAF, NLP partner for 2023 Nat鈥檒 Livestock and Poultry Forum

In partnership with the Department of Agriculture-National Livestock Program (DA-NLP), the 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) held the 2023 National Livestock and Poultry Forum on October 25-26, 2023 in Nasugbu, Batangas. More than 70 industry stakeholders, national government representatives, and provincial veterinarians attended the activity to formulate actionable policy recommendations for safeguarding the continue reading…

PCAF engages stakeholders, gov鈥檛 agencies to revive the Nat鈥檒 Salt Industry

Recognizing the need to revive the national salt industry, the Department of Agriculture-蝌蚪视频 (DA-PCAF), in collaboration with the DA- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), conducted the National Salt Industry Stakeholders鈥 Consultation on October 17-18, 2023 in San Jose De continue reading…

AFCs in Mindanao B advocate a strong linkage between LGU and AFCs in all agri-fishery development processes

The Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) from the Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) unanimously appealed to formalize and secure the link between the local government units (LGUs) and AFCs for their involvement in the development of the agri-fishery development processes. The call was raised during the Philippine Council continue reading…

PCAF holds CPES Seminar Workshop cum Practicum

The 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry-Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (DTI-CIAP) and the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) III, conducted the Constructors鈥 Performance Evaluation System (CPES) Seminar Workshop cum Practicum on September 11-15, 2023 in Angeles City, Pampanga. The activity, which is continue reading…

A&F women leaders call for gov鈥檛-LGU-private sector link for intensified women-specific climate resilient programs and policy-making process

Women leaders in the agriculture and fisheries sector recently appealed to create a strong linkage among government agencies, local governments units (LGUs), and private sectors to reinforce women-centered strategies for climate resilient and adaptation.   More than 60 participants from the different regions of the country gathered on September 18 to 19, 2023 in Malvar, continue reading…

AFCs in Mindanao A pushes for new approaches to optimize fund utilization, improved PMT

More than 50 participants from the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga regions explored innovative ways to optimize benefits from consultative mechanism and fund utilization,  and to enhance  participatory monitoring and tracking (PMT) approaches and guidelines during the Mindanao A Participatory Performance Review and Planning Workshop on September 13 to 15, 2023 in Cagayan de continue reading…